Skydiving Schools; Where to Learn the Basics

If you have never been skydiving before and are looking for some fun and excitement, you are going to need to go through some type of training first. As tempting as it may be to board your own private plane and jump out of it, you need to understand the concepts and receive extensive training in the thrill of skydiving. There are many excellent locations to receive your skydiving training, both local and abroad.

One of the most famous skydiving schools is the Jim Wallace Skydiving School located in California. Instructors from this school have been featured in several movies and television shows, including Navy Seals, Air Force Once, JAG, and The Golden Girls. This school specializes in accelerated freefall jumps and tandem jumps and teaches the students to how to execute their very first jump or perfect their skills if they've jumped before. This school tends to fill up very quickly and therefore reservations are required. For more information, visit their website at www.jimwallaceskydiving.com.

Another great school for skydiving instruction is the Alabama Skydive Center in Pell City, Alabama. This school provides instruction on tandem and AFF jumps as well as wonderful amenities for camping and recreation. Like most skydiving facilities, this school operates depending on the weather and you should call in advance to check on the forecast for the time you wish to attend. Right across the state line in Georgia is Skydive Atlanta located in Thomaston, Georgia. This facility also offers valuable training in tandem skydive in less than 30 minutes. Skydive Atlanta is the longest running skydive facility in Georgia and uses the same tandem equipment systems currently in use by the U.S. military. This facility boasts the largest and most open landing area in the entire state of Georgia. Also, you can watch your tandem skydiving experience on a big screen TV located on-site, as well as enjoy a discount meal at the Cutaway Caflocated right along the runway.

You can view the ocean from thousands of miles in the air by attending skydiving school in Zephyrhills, Florida. Skydive City offers some amazing deals on tandem skydiving, with packages starting at just $184. The tandem jump training at this facility is done in about 20 minutes with a jump concluding the training. Typically, a tandem jump with training takes about two to three hours. You can also enjoy great camping and other amenities at Skydive City. The facility provides 14 acres of camping and RV areas complete with an on-site restaurant, Sunset Bar, a full service laundry facility and hot showers. Make it a family adventure by planning your tandem jump and camping experience at Skydive City!

A simple search of the internet will provide you with a full list of skydiving schools and rates. With so many locations across the country and abroad, you are sure to find a school that fits your needs. So go ahead and live out your dream of skydiving today, while you still have a chance!

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